Hello! I’m James Allison, a multi-award-winning video editor and traditional filmmaker who loves crafting captivating visual narratives across diverse mediums. I’ve built a career blending live-action and animation to tell compelling stories for brands and audiences around the world. From advertising to tech and social media, I create engaging long- and short-form videos that connect with people. I’m passionate about collaboration, scripting, and production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where ideas take shape on screen.…

James Allison

Hello! I’m James Allison, a multi-award-winning video editor and traditional filmmaker who loves crafting captivating visual narratives across diverse mediums. I’ve built a career blending live-action and animation to tell compelling stories for brands and audiences around the world. From advertising to tech and social media, I create engaging long- and short-form videos that connect with people. I’m passionate about collaboration, scripting, and production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where ideas take shape on screen.…

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Hello! I’m James Allison, a multi-award-winning video editor and traditional filmmaker who loves crafting captivating visual narratives across diverse mediums. I’ve built a career blending live-action and animation to tell compelling stories for brands and audiences around the world.

From advertising to tech and social media, I create engaging long- and short-form videos that connect with people. I’m passionate about collaboration, scripting, and production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where ideas take shape on screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Owner at Jim Allison Creative Services (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Serves as a video editor and traditional filmmaker for multiple projects for various agencies and internal and external production teams. Created and collaborated on visually compelling video campaigns for television and online streaming services.
Senior Video Editor and Story Artist at Team People @ Intel (Media Production)
April 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Storyboarded and edited branded long- and short-form media for Intel’s social marketing team and Storyhub channel.
Senior Video Editor, Assistant Director, and Story Artist at Rodan + Fields (Skincare Solutions Company)
May 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Lead editor, assistant director, and story artist for branded video materials for digital promotional campaigns, new product launches, social media campaigns, documentaries, and educational videos. Also actively involved in creative development, scripting, and production.
Lead Video Editor and Director at Urban Reel (Video Production Company)
May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Edited and directed corporate and motion graphics videos for various brands, including Clorox, Adaptive Insights, and Nuage Networks.
Co-Founder and Creative Director at Collaborative Method (Video/Film Production Company)
May 1, 2010 - October 1, 2014
Storyboarded, scripted, directed, edited, and produced ads, promotional film / videos. Created engaging online, digital, and social marketing content for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Education

B.F.A. Degree – Major: Film at California College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2011

Qualifications

Webby Award nomination - Hope for Justice (2024)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other

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